Baking Bacon for Perfect BLTs! How to Bake Bacon for Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches

Learn how to bake bacon for perfect BLTs! Visit foodwishes.blog... for the ingredients, more information, and many, many more video recipes. I hope you enjoy this easy how to bake bacon for Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches demo!

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/255277/Baking-Perfect-Bacon-for-a-BLT/

[@GrubRuffian]

That make-shift foil rack is brilliant.

[@foodwishes]

And yes...It is "TAUT" not TAUNT! Don't act like you would have known. ;)

[@michellemunoz4707]

That is some superior-looking "bakeun"! 👍

[@robertholtz]

I was wincing like Chief Dreyfus from the old Pink Panther movies every single time you said "taunt" instead of "taut." Imagine my relief in discovering your correction. A well-made BLT is one of the great true joys of living. Cheers, Chef John!

[@malazkm]

does your cookie sheet states sir la table

[@cookmaz1610]

Love you chef Jon. Your awesome

[@XdarkmutantX1]

It's TAUNT not TAUT

[@rosgembrun]

Yes. I love this channel. I am reminded I haven't had a BLT in ages. I do my bacon on a skillet, over a low flame, with a bacon press holding down the strips so they do not curl up and crinkle. I will try this method in the winter.

[@MiguelAlexCantu]

I am convinced Chef John is the Bob Ross of cooking. Thanks for the video, John! :)

[@officershrute]

It blows my mind that yours isn't the food channel with the most views on KZbin. You're the best!

[@foodwishes]

Thanks! You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@PinkeeLee]

he's very humble too! but you are correct, as is he, and he is the best. i have tried many recipes and the times and temps are always spot on. thanks chef. you are simply, the best.

[@zekeiso420]

+Food Wishes how modest

[@robertsyrett1992]

But not the bacon.

[@CLOWNBOT00]

I'd like to put something in your mouth and I sure as heck mean food.

[@JamesMilliganJr]

Thank you so much for showing me how to cook bacon which comes out crisp. I have tried and tried, but your method is the gem. Mine was always "soggy", and I really appreciate this information!!!

[@hyypersonic]

"You are the Sir Francis of your Bacon" This is why we love you Chef John.

[@DevilArtemis]

Your narration is better and better with each video, its alot more enjoyable hearing your personality come through in your videos, awesome BLT Suggestion.

[@MauriceBlok]

"you are the Sir Francis of your bacon" Love your videos Mr. John!

[@br0ken86]

It's almost lunchtime at work and i'm literally drooling. That looks like a great BLT, will have to try your baking method. Thanks!

[@CowTaurog]

"Sir Francis of your bacon". Alright, who gave my dad a youtube channel?

[@grimTales1]

I just got that - doh :D

[@sirswift23]

Your mother

[@jalapenoheadbro3846]

Sir Francis of The Filth

[@fahdpar23]

+JalapenoHeadBro ey b0ss!

[@shellygoodtimes]

That's a pretty good idea! Can't help but admire a guy who knows his way around a BLT.

[@alisawooten8042]

A good tip for a baking rack, because I don't have one, thank you. ☺

[@trudaroof]

I like the fact that CJ shows us how to cook "simple" things like this and not just 5 star delicacies. Every time I do things (EXACTLY) as CJ tells me to it turns out perfect.

[@sockhawk4675]

John, you forgot to mention that you need to have good bacon! I live on a sailboat traveling down the coast of Mexico and Central America...good bacon...smoked bacon is a real treat here...like caviar or prime rib...anyway...I did as suggested and baked the bacon (you have no idea how complicated that can be on a boat especially because the pig wouldn't hold still in the oven) Great recipe, thanks.

[@jtjjbannie]

I am beginning to really like the channel!Aint nothing better than a BLT with fresh homegrown tomatoes!I have to try cooking my bacon like that!!!THANKS!!

[@afiam8510]

OMG! That looks so friggin delicious! Thanks for the tip on oven cooking. I would have never thought of that.

[@29bastet]

My life has been altered by this glorious video. All praise to the bacon gods.

[@GamingFoodie]

I have that rack. I almost used it one day to make bacon. You saved me so much clean up time! Thank you!

[@TheFronkinator]

I love how everything you say sound like a question. I'm def gonna try this. thanks

[@Timinator62]

OMG, I always made mine Tomato, Bacon, then Lettuce...who knew I was making it wrong? I never realized my flavor was upside down....Thanks Chef John for setting me straight.

[@mjms5756]

Great 3AM and now i'm hungry, thank you!

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Thanks, Chef John! It's just what I planned to have for dinner this afternoon here in Kamakura, Japan! 😋👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@rbwirth12]

It all looked good; however, I was most taken by those perfectly ripe, lycopene-laden, red-red tomatoes. There's NOTHING like a perfect tomato.

[@abunchahooey]

YES about the foil instead of a rack! Although the rack is much easier to clean if you spray it with non stick spray first, the bacon tastes much better on the foil! I don't even do ridges, I just loosely wad up heavy duty foil to create wrinkles, un-wad it, spread it, and place bacon on the wrinkles. The foil keeps some fat on the bacon, unlike the dry rack. My technique is like Chef John's! Yay, me!

[@rbettsx]

Is that one-sided toast? Pretty sure it was CJ who started me making BLT that way.. Two slices in one slot.. Really nice texture in the finished sandwich, and holds together better.

[@wiggy700]

well looks like i am going bacon shopping tomorrow thank you john!

[@jorgealonzo8535]

Thumbs up Chef John for the technique but even more so for the "You are the Sir Francis of your Bacon!"

[@nicolagregson6054]

me and my husband have watched all your videos . your so funny and more importantly you make it easy to follow . thank you .

[@andrewesquivel4]

Chef John you're just flat out awesome, Not just for the bacon but in general. Bacon had an influence but not much :)

[@infin1ty850]

I saw the title and thought "Really? A video on cooking bacon in the oven?" I did like the technique you provided for the foil though, and that honestly made the video worth it all by itself.

[@israelianbabe]

As a vegan in the audience, who used to love bacon more than anything, I can agree that that looks damn awesome! Love your channel^^

[@beatrizcarvajal5981]

best food channel on youtube!!!!! im following you since 2011 and i love your food.

[@GibbyDzUpholstery]

The most awesomest BLT. The sound always proves the taste! Should have made a mayo mix.. Always enjoy. Keep em coming.

[@HrothgarXII]

Does he keep saying "taunt"? Because I think taunting the foil would just make it floppy and insecure. Pulling the foil taut on the other hand...

[@AnalogX64]

I love this method and will try it soon. Whats funny is I shot some footage of making candied bacon using the tray you should at the start of the video I hope to upload that soon. What I do to clean it is, flip it upside down in the tray with hot water and some dish washing soap and scrubs right out.

[@seanmcquilkin1842]

Baking it is definitely the best way to cook bacon, get that balance of crisp and tender not burnt or fatty

[@shawnski001]

Nice tip Chef J. Have you ever tried doing this for a bacon "crouton"? Take some slab bacon and cut up into 1 cm cubes (or 1.5 if you prefer a bit more tender inside). Cook as normal until almost done. Drain grease. Splash with a honey garlic sauce. The last step just soaks up the sauce amazingly and creates little nuggets of awesomeness! No, I didn't think of this on April 20th...

[@SourLemonSqueeze]

You're my absolute favorite, Chef John.

[@gaillaviolette6115]

Thanks for the bacon baking tip !

[@RUHDD4HVN]

He has a nice tri-tip too....... ;^)

[@FarleyHillBilly]

The bacon baking beacon beckons.

[@shawnski001]

Bacon wrapped bacon, smothered in bacon bits (home made of course.)

[@lc7269]

Don't forget a bacon side which was soaked in bacon liquid and breaded with bacon bits. Oh! And also with a bacon smoothie

[@shawnski001]

Lucky Abat But of course! And if that doesn't carry you over, a bacon IV drip is recommended.

[@glorialucia]

bacon jam on your toast!

[@madmaddi69]

That is definitely a beautiful BLT!

[@Selenassoto]

That BLT looks amazing!!

[@MrCoffeekelly]

I buy 16"x12" disposable wire mesh grill toppers and use them over a cookie sheet for bacon. You can get them for around 50 cents a piece at the end of the grilling season.

[@wallywalnuts12345]

chef, I like your videos, as an experienced cook, always still pick something up from you. Keep up the great work, merci!

[@goodi2shooz]

you and bacon...perfection. and I judge my Bacon's doneness exactly in the same way as you do

[@thedivaisin]

This is great. I have been baking my bacon for awhile but didn't get great results. The foil tip and temperature setting are what I was missing. Thank you very much

[@trenchcaptn8213]

Your channel is one of my happy places🤗

[@sutterbreaux367]

You're the Kevin Bacon of your, well, Bacon!

[@sutterbreaux367]

You're the Kevin Bacon of your dancin' bacon

[@JadeXeno]

You're the Kevin Bacon of your chasing bacon

[@minime453]

I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows Kevin Bacon!

[@cb2308]

I know that guy!

[@likeasambud9817]

god damn it, i was gonna type that :D

[@MooCartoon]

"Head to Food Wishes for all the ingredients!" Ingredients: Bacon

[@carteryoung2249]

Chef John enjoys the ooool' pull n' pinch method very often.

[@BlitzAceX]

LMAO MY VEGAN FRIEND RIGHT NEXT TO ME LITERALLY SAID "DAMN THAT LOOKS GOOD" Alolan Chef John is psychic type confirmed.

[@baseballman74]

wow~ the reason why you should cook "odd number". brilliant! now i got to make me a BLT. Thanks John~

[@hannaheli2274]

I don't even eat bacon, i just enjoy his videos!

[@enargins]

Love this video, and I'm definitely going to do this! But one thing: I have to disagree with you about the order of ingredients on the sandwich. The tomatoes need to go next to the mayo AND the bacon needs to go next to the mayo. The mayo enhances the flavor of both, but does nothing for the lettuce. So the lettuce should definitely be in the middle. But, other than that, your video was great. ;-)

[@winter2625]

Mouthwatering! And I totally agree about baking bacon. It's the best!

[@sandraboyer9680]

I've been baking thick sliced bacon for a long time, delish.

[@Sannoon93]

chef John, can you please make panttone. It's my favourite part of Christmas and I'd love to see how YOU do it.

[@n0etic_f0x]

Godlike video I did not even need to watch it this is life changing, not even being hyperbolic.

[@jeffinphx517]

You sir are a great American.

[@davidtopalian1]

This is the Sugardale method. But it's always better coming from you chef John!

[@ShalimarPerfume]

Ach! I use my George Foreman grill to cook bacon. Took me a couple of trys to figure out to turn off George before bacon is done and let the residual heat cook the bacon the rest of the way. Clean up is easy to and doesn't splatter every where.

[@protocolofficer2629]

I'm going to try your baking method for an English "Bacon Butty". Which is a bacon sandwich on an untoasted bun or bread, with butter (butty) and HP Sauce. Oh yum but thanks for the splendid recipe!

[@DaveH82]

Chef John, saving _everyone's_ bacon.

[@Krieghandt]

I got some of them silicon baking rack things. It does bacon as well, but I like to use them with drum sticks to let the grease drip away as well.

[@SqueezeMonger]

those tomatoes look amazing

[@Aristocob]

CJ, did you get a chance to try Arby's "Brown Sugar Bacon BLT" that they put on a Kings Hawaiian roll? It was only available for a limited time and after my son twisted my arm I tried one and couldn't believe how awesome it was. I spoke with a worker and was told that they baked the Bacon just as you have done here, but with brown sugar added to "candy" it. Amazing! Great tips as usual. Scott

[@HabsCanada1]

We pan fry ours not so well done but 100% maple syrup to finish then drain the fat.

[@sporkboy082]

Thanks for the pro-tip on baking delicious bacon! I think I'll do just that with my bacon!

[@leebratina1089]

Try using some sourdough bread and slow toasting it, with ghee on one side, in a pan. It amplifies the deliciousness of the BLT on many levels.

[@chefmike9945]

So lovely a small tear is forming. Question. What didn't you season the tomatoes? Blessings ChefMike

[@suppachai38]

Like your humor.

[@bangalorebobbel]

that odd number trick is the best ever bacon trick I've heard ...

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

Perfect timing, I have some bacon ready for breakfast tomorrow and don't usually make it (I'm more of a ham guy). That technique will save me a huge mess.

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Beautiful sandwich with fine looking tomatos...YUM YUM!!! atb Opal

[@Flip86x]

I cook bacon in the microwave on a plate lined with paper towels. Comes out perfect.

[@vixensvlogs]

This changes everything!

[@doommaker9813]

9 slices of bacon is just not enough! 😜😝 I'm going to try baking my bacon now. Thanks, Chef John!

[@michaeljdauben]

That aluminum foil rack is BRILLIANT! My inner carnivore thanks you.

[@mcoultrup]

My word Chef John, how you blow my mind. Crinkle aluminum foil into a rack? Mind blown.

[@katl8825]

But what if you want to eat two slices of bacon before assembling sandwiches? :/

[@Anonymoose]

Then you will obviously need to recalculate your list of materials, issue a revision, and quite possibly re-issue your purchase order.

[@litaiero1139]

May as well go for three, it's too far gone.

[@pennyfarting]

Just eat three.

[@concernedcitizen3651]

You are a true pro.....

[@macman3175]

Wow thats wonderful chef!!

[@mares9144]

I've never had bacon :o I might buy some these days

[@furiousfudge8240]

hi chef. I've always loved you're vids and I am an avid subscriber..... tried loads of you're recipes and they are always great (obviously changing things too my own preference) but think you need a bit more challenging recipes from now on.... I know you're idea is cooking is easy and everyone who thinks it's hard you are giving them the simplest way to prepare a meal for their families ect... I get that.... I'm not asking for anything out the box crazy but people who know and love you know the basics by now.... can we have you're going to show stopper please.... love from Scotland 😃

[@Agr8fullife]

Great tip on baking bacon! TFS!

[@bbybear712]

I make a bacon weave with three slices cut in half so I have a square of bacon. I get bacon in every bite and it fits perfectly. I also only bake my bacon.

[@TheBertjeT]

are those your hands? your fingers seem less hairy...

[@foodwishes]

Sometimes I manscape.

[@milenaponce38]

+Food Wishes LOL you're quite funny. I watch your videos and they always make me laugh and want to recreate the dish, but sadly I've only made the Russian cookies. BTW they won a prize my friends cookie party!

[@Yegggg]

OR maybe its a robot... think about it

[@OriLOK2]

+Food Wishes I salute your grooming efforts I'm too lazy to even comb my hair some days

[@rachelsweets]

lmao

[@allagillarbajs]

Literally died from laughter at 0:7, idk why but that was the funniest thing i have ever heard.

[@Killmashine]

YOU: ARE : A GENIUS! ...how didnt i think of this

[@domw3239]

Love the foil rack

[@RABthefirst]

I do use a rack and it's easy to clean because I have a power washer and it takes 30 seconds. But I get your point. I also use low sodium bacon and use bacon salt. Why? Because it makes the bacon taste more like slow smoked bacon and will impress even a visiting chef (I know because I do this often). I've had a few offers of money for my bacon secret. Now you know. Bacon salt.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Looks really good. An amazing tip. If it's possible, can you show how to make an improvised steaming rack? That'd be awesome, for sure.

[@Sphbass]

what do you think about the no oil but water pan method? works nicely for me to get nice crispy and delicious bacon.

[@drumbum7999]

chef john had me on the edge of my seat about the odd number of strips

[@WalkerFilmsOfficial]

I agree this is the best way for BLTs! Liked + subscribed

[@vickyvonstein2331]

Hey John, another great video and tip. But I'm kind of disappointed that you didn't use the bobby flay method for cutting this sanger. Better luck next time.:)

[@wilfredobrachouzcategui2533]

se ve super facil y sabroso.

[@stephenstieg4192]

i love you food wishes!!!!